World Trade
Organization WT/MIN(11)/8 WT/TF/COH/S/16
12 December 2011 (11-6425)
COHERENCE IN GLOBAL ECONOMIC POLICY-MAKING
Report (2011) by the Director-General
Introduction
The 1994 Ministerial Declaration that heralded the successful completion of the Uruguay Round contained a Declaration on the Contribution of the WTO in Achieving Greater Policy Coherence in Economic Policy-Making. In the context of this Decision, the Director-General has presented periodic reports to the WTO membership, in accordance with paragraph 2 of the General Council Decision on "Agreements between the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank". The reports are intended to inform Members about the activities carried out by the WTO under its cooperation agreements with the IMF and the World Bank. Coherence in economic policy-making, however, does not stop at the WTO's relations with the World Bank and the IMF. The WTO Secretariat also continues to build on its relationships with a range
World Trade
Organization TN/TF/W/156
14 July 2008
(08-3381) Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation Original: English
communication from uganda and the united states
The following communication, dated 11 July 2008, is being circulated at the request of the Delegations of Uganda and the United States.
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Prohibiting Consularization Requirements:
Fulfilling a Longstanding Trade Facilitation Objective
In a joint communication (TN/TF/W/104 of 10 May 2006), Uganda and the United States submitted a textual proposal proposing that "a Member shall not require a consular transaction, including any related fee or charge, in connection with the importation of any good". Joint submissions had been made earlier, proposing elements of a commitment of this nature (TN/TF/W/22 of 21 March 2005 and TN/TF/W/86 of 4 April 2006).
The proposal defines "consular transaction" (also sometimes referred to as "consularization" or "legalization") as th
World Trade
Organization TN/TF/W/110/Rev.1
11 July 2008
(08-3346) Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation Original: English
COMMUNICATION FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, mongolia,
THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU, and switzerland
Revision
The following communication, dated 9 July 2008, is being circulated at the request of the Delegations of the European Communities, Mongolia, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, and Switzerland.
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Customs brokers
The following textual proposal is submitted by the European Communities and Switzerland for consideration by the Negotiating Group. It is closely based on the proposals on customs brokers made in the joint communication TN/TF/W/110 of 6 June 2006 and takes account of the discussion and other submissions on this issue in the Negotiating Group.
Textual proposal
European Communities, Mongolia, The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu, and Switzerland
2008/7/11
World Trade
Organization WT/TF/COH/S/12
6 March 2007 (07-0928)
COHERENCE IN GLOBAL ECONOMIC POLICY-MAKING
Report (2006) by the Director-General
Introduction
This report has been prepared pursuant to paragraph 2 of the General Council Decision on "Agreements Between the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank", to inform Members about the activities carried out by the WTO under its cooperation agreements with the IMF and the World Bank.
The cooperation agreements have now been in operation for a decade. They have proved to be an effective framework for the expansion of activities, programmes and initiatives of the three institutions at staff and management level, aimed at promoting coherence in global economic policy-making. Regular cooperation with the IMF and the World Bank has expanded in all areas of WTO activity outside dispute settlement, with the aim in particular of helping to strengthen developing countries' capacity to expand their trade and to reap th
Organización Mundial del Comercio TN/TF/W/138/Add.2
24 January 2007 (07-0343) Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation Original: English/ anglais/ inglés
communication from korea
Proposal on Single Window
Addendum
The delegation of Thailand has requested to be added as co-sponsor to this document.
World Trade Organization
Organisation Mondiale du Commerce
Organización Mundial del Comercio WT/TF/COH/24
20 September 2006 (06-4476) Original: English/
anglais/
inglés
coherence in global economic policy-making: wto
cooperation with the imf and the world bank
Extracts relating to trade from the communiqués of the Intergovernmental Group of
Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development, the G-7 Finance Ministers and
Central Bank Governors, the International Monetary and Financial Committee
of the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund,
and the Development Committee,
16-18 September 2006
cohérence dans l'élaboration des politiques économiques au niveau mondial: coopération de l'omc avec le FMI et la banque mondiale
Extraits1 relatifs au commerce des communiqués du Groupe intergouvernemental des Vingt-Quatre pour les questions monétaires internationales et le développement
World Trade
Organization TN/TF/4
27 July 2006
(06-3616) Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation
REPORT BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NEGOTIATING GROUP
ON THE STATE OF PLAY IN THE NEGOTIATIONS
I submit the most recent compilation of Members' contributions (TN/TF/W/43/Rev.9), including text-based proposals, on which negotiations are proceeding. It is a reflection of work in progress that represents a significant advance, but not agreement, and is without prejudice to the right of Members to put forward new contributions. It is understood that the proposals therein require further refinement and negotiation, taking into account also Members' comments as reflected in the minutes of the Negotiating Group.
World Trade Organization
Organisation Mondiale du Commerce
Organización Mundial del Comercio WT/TF/COH/23
27 April 2006 (06-1978) Original: English/
anglais/
inglés
coherence in global economic policy-making: wto
cooperation with the imf and the world bank
Extracts relating to trade from the communiqués of the Intergovernmental Group of
Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development, the G-7 Finance Ministers and
Central Bank Governors, the International Monetary and Financial Committee
of the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund,
and the Development Committee,
21-23 April 2006
cohérence dans l'élaboration des politiques économiques au niveau mondial: coopération de l'omc avec le FMI et la banque mondiale
Extraits1 relatifs au commerce des communiqués du Groupe intergouvernemental des Vingt-Quatre pour les questions monétaires internationales et le développement, des ministres des finances et des gouv
Organización Mundial del Comercio
TN/TF/W/28/Add.2
3 November 2005 (05-5176) Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation
communication from bolivia, mongolia and paraguay
trade facilitation: improvement of certain elements
contained in gatt article v
Addendum
The delegations of Japan and the Kyrgyz Republic have requested to be added as co-sponsors to this document.
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Groupe de négociation sur
la facilitation des échanges
COMMUNICATION DE LA BOLIVIE, DE LA MONGOLIE
ET DU PARAGUAY
FACILITATION DES ÉCHANGES: AMÉLIORATION DE CERTAINS
ÉLÉMENTS FIGURANT À L'ARTICLE V DU GATT
Addendum
Les delegations du Japon et de la République Kirghize ont demandé à figurer comme coauteurs de ce document.
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World Trade
Organization TN/TF/W/70
26 October 2005 (05-4959) Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation Original: Spanish
COMMUNICATION FROM CHILE
The following communication, dated 26 October 2005, from the delegation of Chile, is being circulated in advance of the Negotiating Group meeting of 8 and 9 November.
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PROPOSAL BY CHILE
Articles V, VIII and X of the GATT 1994
Introduction
The elements explained below should, in Chile's view, form part of an agreement for the current negotiations on trade facilitation. Special and differential treatment, as established in the negotiating mandate, is a key aspect that should be appropriately addressed under each element of the proposal.
Article V: Freedom of Transit
Transit periods and routes
Transit should not be subject to any unnecessary delays or restrictions. The absence of prescribed routes and periods for transit constitutes a barrier to trade. The establishment by Member
World Trade Organization
Organisation Mondiale du Commerce
Organización Mundial del Comercio WT/TF/COH/22
29 September 2005 (05-4311) Original: English/
anglais/
inglés
coherence in global economic policy-making: wto
cooperation with the imf and the world bank
Extracts relating to trade from the communiqués of the Intergovernmental Group of
Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development, the G-7 Finance Ministers and
Central Bank Governors, the International Monetary and Financial Committee
of the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund,
and the Development Committee,
23-25 September 2005
cohérence dans l'élaboration des politiques économiques au niveau mondial: coopération de l'omc avec le FMI et la banque mondiale
Extraits1 relatifs au commerce des communiqués du Groupe intergouvernemental des Vingt-Quatre pour les questions monétaires internationales et le développeme
World Trade
Organization TN/TF/W/52
6 July 2005
(05-2963) Negotiating Group on Trade Facilitation Original: English
Communication from japan
The following communication, originally circulated in document JOB(05)/101, is being re-issued in the TN/TF/W series at the request of the Delegation of Japan.
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Trade Facilitation: Technical Assistance Activities of Japan
The Doha Development Agenda reconfirms that technical cooperation and capacity building are core elements of the development dimension of the multilateral trading system.
Furthermore, in paragraph 5 of the modalities for negotiations on trade facilitation, " it is recognized that the provision of technical assistance and support for capacity building is vital for developing and least-developed countries to enable them to fully participate in and benefit from the negotiations ".
In recognition of the importance of such assistance and capacity building in developing
